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<DIV><FONT size=4>With the underlying concept being that the law wishes to put
in effect the intent of a testator... I think “all my property” is
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<P class=MsoNormal>I also have not briefed or litigated thew issue but I think
the use of “all” could create an argument that the personal property IS
reasonably ascertainable – it’s ALL of decedent’s personal
property.<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>I would not think this if it just said “my personal property”
or “some of my personal property” or “whatever of my personal property Susie
elects.”<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Certainly curious to hear from others though!<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B>From:</B> wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com
<wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com> <B>On Behalf Of </B>Diane J.
Kiepe<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, October 27, 2020 2:22 PM<BR><B>To:</B> 'WSBA
Probate & Trust Listserv'
<wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><BR><B>Subject:</B> [WSBAPT] Help - Personal
Property Letters<BR><B>Importance:</B> High<o:p></o:p></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Hello Team
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">If a decedent left a Will and
referenced a personal property letter and the letter then said “all personal
property” to Susie Smith and did not list any specific items – again just says
“all”. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">RCW states</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> (c) the writing describes the items and the recipients
of the property with reasonable certainty.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Would you say the “all”
language complies or fails with “reasonable certainty”<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Thanks so
much<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><I><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Script MT Bold"'>Diane J.
Kiepe<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Diane J. Kiepe<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><A>djkiepe@depdslaw.com</A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>509-455-5300<o:p></o:p></P>
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